Whether you plan to lease, buy, or use Crown land for recreation or business, knowing the fees is crucial. This guide covers application fees, annual rent, and usage charges, helping you navigate the process and make informed decisions.
The fee amount listed below includes GST if applicable.
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Leases
Learn about leases that provide long-term rights to occupy and use Crown land for purposes such as agriculture, tourism, commercial operations, or community facilities.
General lease
Learn more about general leases.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| General lease process | $862.00 | Apply now |
| Alter your lease | $284.00 | Apply now |
| Mortgage your lease | $350.00 | Apply now |
| Purchase your lease | $750.00 | Apply now |
| Sublease a lease | $350.00 | Apply now |
| Sublicence your lease | $350.00 | Apply now |
| Surrender your lease | $444.00 | Apply now |
| Transfer an existing sublease | $350.00 | Apply now |
| Ministerial consent to transfer a Crown land holding | $350.00 | Apply now |
| Ministerial consent to transfer or change control of a Crown land lease | $350.00 | Apply now |
Western lands lease
Learn more about western lands leases.
Licences
Explore licences that allow short-term or specific activities on Crown land, including access, grazing, installing structures, or hosting events.
General licence
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| General licence | $657.00 | Apply now |
Domestic waterfront licence
Learn more about domestic waterfront licences.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic waterfront licence | $751.00 | Apply now |
| Automatic transfer of a domestic waterfront licence | $107.00 | Apply now |
| Domestic waterfront access | Nil | Apply now |
| Cancel a domestic waterfront licence | $751.00 | Apply now |
| Sublicence a domestic waterfront licence | Nil | Apply now |
| Landowner’s consent for domestic waterfront structures | $113.00 | Apply now (PDF, 501 KB) |
Communications licence
Learn more about communication licences.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Communications licence | $657.00 | Apply now |
| Cancel a communications licence | Nil | Apply now |
| Communication licence rebate | Nil | Apply now |
Short-term licence
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term licence | $56.00 | Apply now |
Grazing licence
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Grazing licence | $657.00 | Apply now |
Extractive licence
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Extractive industry licence | $657.00 | Apply now |
Manage an existing licence
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer an existing licence | $107.00 | Apply now |
| Alter an existing licence | $284.00 | Apply now |
| Terminate a licence | Nil | Apply now |
| Cancel an existing licence and apply for a new licence | $657.00 | Apply now |
Boundary determinations and survey consents
Find out what’s required for defining property boundaries and obtaining survey permissions. These processes ensure accuracy and compliance for land management.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Water boundary determination (tidal) | $1,066.00 | Apply now |
| Water boundary determination (non-tidal) | $313.00 | Apply now |
| Other boundary determinations (non-waterway) | $313.00 | Apply now |
| Adjoining landowner's consent (non-waterway) including landward boundary approvals | $313.00 | Apply now |
Consents restrictions and easements
Understand consents, restrictions and easements that manage access, development, and infrastructure on Crown land.
Conveyancing, status and other searches
Check the status of Crown land and adjacent properties, including conveyancing details and other property-related information for legal and transaction purposes.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing search | $134.00 | Apply now |
| Conveyancing search billing account | Nil | Apply now |
Fee basis: Per contiguous landholding | $134.00 | Apply now |
Fee basis: Per document. Per tenure. | $36.00 | Apply now |
| Current or historical tenure documents held in archives | $96.00 | Apply now |
| Current road status search | $134.00 | Apply now |
| Historical land status | $492.00 (up to 5 hours) | Apply now |
| Ad medium filum aquae (title to half the stream bed) | $492.00 | Phone 1300 886 235 |
| Ad medium filum viae (title to the centre line of the road) | $492.00 | Phone 1300 886 235 |
| Mean high water mark (MHWM) definitions adjoining Crown land | $313.00 | Phone 1300 886 235 |
| Crown land manager appointments (current and historical) | $134.00 | Phone 1300 886 235 |
Crown roads
Get details on Crown roads, including closures, transfers, and processes for purchasing or requesting works, helping manage rural and regional access.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Crown road works | Nil | Enquire now |
Environmental management
Discover environmental management responsibilities and strategies for Crown land, including conservation practices and sustainable development guidelines.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Dangerous tree | Nil | Report now |
Financial assistance
Access financial assistance options such as payment plans, rebates, and concessions.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Billing frequency change | Nil | Apply now |
| Community groups rebate | Nil | Apply now |
| Local council rebate | Nil | Apply now |
| Payment extension | Nil | Apply now |
| Pensioner rebate | Nil | Apply now |
| Registered clubs rebate | Nil | Apply now |
Grants and funding
View grants and funding opportunities for Crown land managers and community projects.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Grants and funding | Nil | Apply now |
Institutional land
Learn how institutional land is managed for community purposes.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional private trust land | N/A | Apply now |
| Institutional public trust land | N/A | Apply now |
Market rent determination
Understand market rent redetermination for Crown land tenures, including objection processes and support.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Objecting to a market rent redetermination | Nil | Apply now |
Mining and exploration
Review mining and exploration permits and approvals on Crown land, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Land access arrangement for mineral exploration | $657.00 | Apply now |
| Mining lease compensation agreement | $862.00 | Apply now |
Enclosure permits
Find out about enclosure permits that allow fencing of Crown roads for grazing stock while maintaining public access.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Alter an enclosure permit | $284.00 | Apply now |
| Cancel an enclosure permit | Nil | Apply now |
| Enclose a Crown road | $284.00 | Apply now |
| Transfer an enclosure permit | $107.00 | Apply now |
Reserve board vacancies
Discover reserve board vacancies and learn how you can join a Crown land board to help shape community land management.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Reserves: Statutory land manager board membership application | Nil | Board vacancies |
Sale and ownership transfers
Get information on sale and ownership transfers of Crown land and Crown roads, including eligibility and process.
| Type | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory acquisition | Nil | Notify us |
| Sale of Crown land | $809.00 | Enquire now |
| Sale of Crown road | $809.00 | Apply now |
| Transfer a Crown road | Nil | Apply now |
Third-party service charges
Occasionally, applications and transactions may incur additional fees from other agencies. These fees cover costs like handling and processing and are billed to the customer. Examples include fees from:
Minimum annual rent and consumer price index value
| Date | Minimum annual rent* | CPI value |
|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2025 | $622.00 | 143.9 |
| 30 July 2025 | $613.00 | 141.8 |
| 30 April 2025 | $609.00 | 140.0 |
| 29 January 2025 | $604.00 | 139.7 |
| 30 October 2024 | $604.00 | 139.8 |
| 31 July 2024 | $601.00 | 139.1 |
| 26 April 2024 | $595.00 | 137.7 |
| 31 January 2024 | $590.00 | 136.4 |
| 26 October 2023 | $587.00 | 135.8 |
| 26 July 2023 | $579.00 | 134 |
| 26 April 2023 | $574.00 | 132.7 |
| 25 January 2023 | $566.00 | 130.9 |
| 26 October 2022 | $556.00 | 128.6 |
* Excluding GST